Trent Richardson, one of the biggest draft busts in the past decade, is back in pro football and had two rushing touchdowns in the Iron's 26-0 win over the Memphis Express. A revelation of sorts was Iron quarterback Luis Perez. Perez led Texas A&M-Commerce to the Division II national title in 2017, and was named that season's Harlon Hill Trophy winner. An undrafted rookie in Rams camp this past season, Perez will be a player to follow closely this AAF season.

All anybody will remember from the Commanders' 15-6 win over the San Diego Fleet will be San Antonio's Shaan Washington clobbering Mike Bercovici with a hit that sent the quarterback's helmet flying. In all, the Commanders registered six sacks, and Bercovici was pulled late for backup Philip Nelson. Logan Woodside, who played collegiately at Toledo and was the last quarterback taken in the 2018 NFL draft, found a reliable target in receiver Mekale McKay, whose five catches (on 12 targets) for 80 yards would make him a fine player for an AAF PPR fantasy league.

The AAF's inaugural weekend of play featured all four home teams winning, so the Stallions were among the road losers. Starting quarterback Josh Woodrum had to leave the game with a hamstring injury. Backup Matt Linehan — son of longtime NFL coach Scott Linehan — took over and couldn't help Salt Lake keep up with Arizona. Stallions coach Dennis Erickson was rather blunt after game, saying, "It was pretty simple to me. They kicked our rear ends."

6. San Diego Fleet

Somewhat surprisingly, a team coached by the mastermind behind the "Greatest Show on Turf' — Mike Martz — was punchless in defeat against San Antonio. Quarterbacks Mike Bercovici and Philip Nelson combined to throw three interceptions and the only scoring came via two field goals from Donny Hageman.

7. Atlanta Legends

Well, it started promising for the Legends, who scored the first points in league history when kicker Younghoe Koo — formerly of the Los Angeles Chargers — hit a 38-yard field goal. Starting quarterback Matt Simms threw two interceptions — including a pick six. Backup Aaron Murray also threw an interception as Atlanta was on the wrong end of the biggest rout in AAF history.

San Diego Fleet quarterback Mike Bercovici looks to pass during the AAF game against the San Antonio Commanders at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The Commanders won the game, 15-6. Daniel Dunn/Icon Sportswire, AP

Atlanta Legends receiver Bug Howard (84) is tackled by Orlando Apollos safety Will Hill and defensive back Keith Reaser (29) after catching a pass during the first half of an Alliance of American Football game. Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP

Apollo VII astronaut Walter Cunningham (right) delivers the game ball to official John O'Neill on the field before an Alliance of American Football game between the Orlando Apollos and the Atlanta Legends. Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP

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